CILA Issues 2026 Pro Bono Guide
The CILA team is excited to share an updated version of one of CILA’s signature resources, the CILA Pro Bono Guide: Working with Children and Youth in Immigration Cases. The […]
Ethics
CILA Creates New FAQ on Registration Requirements for Unaccompanied Children
The information in this blog post is current as of September 22, 2025. CILA created a new resource to answer frequently asked questions about the registration requirements for noncitizens who
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CILA Updates Friend of Court Practice Advisory
The information in this blog post is current as of March 19, 2025. CILA has updated our practice advisory on “Ethical Considerations for Appearing as Friend of Court” in light
CILA Updates Resource for Legal + Social Services Advocates – A Toolkit for Navigating Difficult Conversations
CILA’s legal and social work teams are excited to share an updated version of the resource, A Toolkit for Navigating Difficult Conversations with Child Clients: Guidance and Examples. This interdisciplinary
Attorney Ethics & Addressing Child Client Capacity Concerns
The information in this blog post is current as of October 1, 2024. The ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) created this blog post to help advocates understand ethical issues
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Prospective Clients & Conflicts of Interest in Unaccompanied Children’s Cases
The information in this blog post is current as of August 19, 2024. Conflicts of interest with a prospective client can present complicated ethical issues. Organizations should have policies in
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New CILA Resource: CILA Practice Toolkit
The ABA Children’s Immigration Law Academy (CILA) is excited to share a new resource to provide guidance to attorneys working with immigrant youth. CILA created this practice toolkit for individuals
Protecting Unaccompanied Children who are Not Competent to Participate in Removal Proceedings
The information in this blog post is current as of April 17, 2024. In light of the unique and extraordinary circumstances that unaccompanied youth experience, it is important for attorneys representing
Updated Unaccompanied Children and Immigration 101 Videos
The CILA team recently updated two videos in our Unaccompanied Children and Immigration 101 training series. CILA started this video series in 2019 to provide advocates at nonprofit organizations and pro bono
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New Resource on Working with Tender-Aged Children
CILA is excited to share a new resource created in collaboration with Loyola’s Center for the Human Rights of Children (CHRC). The resource, Considerations for Tender-Aged Children in Immigration Court Proceedings, is
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